The 20 Best Management Consulting Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
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The 20 best management consulting companies to work for
1. Gallup
4.4 stars
Gallup is a management consulting company headquartered in the Omaha, NE area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Gallup:
"Gallup has great representation for women in leadership. BOTH our top leaders in technology are women, and I have never seen any discrimination for women in leadership in my tim..."
2. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
"I couldn't imagine a better place to be starting my career than at BCG. In addition to the opportunity to work with great people on challenging problems, I especially appreciate..."
3. Bain & Company
4.0 stars
Bain & Company is a management consulting company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bain & Company:
"Bain & Company is a great environment for women. There are numerous promotional opportunities and mentoring opportunities. Working from home isn't available for every employee w..."
4. CEB
3.8 stars
CEB is a management consulting company headquartered in the Arlington, VA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CEB:
"CEB has room to improve their maternity leave policy (right now it is paid under short term disability at 60%, with the option to add on 4 weeks of full pay at the end that must..."
5. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"Very family friendly and healthy benefits. We are also encouraged by the recent appointment of Cathy Engelbert and Janet Foutty as the Deloitte LLP and Deloitte Consulting CEOs..."
6. ZS Associates
3.6 stars
ZS Associates is a management consulting company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ZS Associates:
"Women make up about 30% of the firm overall and there are multiple visible women leaders in top positions in the company. The Women's Leadership Initiative also provides opport..."
7. Booz Allen Hamilton
3.5 stars
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management consulting company headquartered in the McLean, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Booz Allen Hamilton:
"BAH does a lot of hiring for anticipated work but does not have support to keep people if the work does not come thru."
8. McKinsey & Co
3.5 stars
McKinsey & Co is a management consulting company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for McKinsey & Co:
"McKinsey is really trying to help women succeed and has many programs in-place to try to make this happen. However, the reality is the Partner-track roles require extensive trav..."
9. Protiviti
3.4 stars
Protiviti is a management consulting company headquartered in the London, United Kingdom area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and social activities and environment (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Protiviti:
"A great place to work for anyone, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion."
10. KPMG
3.4 stars
KPMG is a management consulting company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for KPMG:
"KPMG makes an effort, but at times it is not enough."
11. Insperity
3.4 stars
Insperity is a management consulting company headquartered in the Humble, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
12. Towers Watson
3.4 stars
Towers Watson is a management consulting company headquartered in the Arlington, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Towers Watson:
"I work for the One Exchange division of Towers Watson and am really impressed with the company so far. Women get paid maternity leave and have a dedicated Mothers Room for lacta..."
13. Milliman
3.4 stars
Milliman is a management consulting company headquartered in the Brookfield, WI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and social activities and environment (3.8 stars).
14. Slalom Consulting
3.3 stars
Slalom Consulting is a management consulting company headquartered in the Seattle, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.2 stars) and the people you work with (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Slalom Consulting:
"Trying so hard, but really need more women in leadership to truly be great. Best place for women that i have worked, but unfortunately, that isn't saying much."
15. CCMC
3.2 stars
CCMC is a management consulting company headquartered in the Las Vegas, NV area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
16. ICF International
3.2 stars
ICF International is a management consulting company headquartered in the Fairfax, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.7 stars) and ability to telecommute (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ICF International:
"Great company with lots of opportunities for growth "
17. Huron Consulting Group
3.1 stars
Huron Consulting Group is a management consulting company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Huron Consulting Group:
"Consulting roles require regular travel which can lead to difficult work/life/balance decisions and prioritization for women. However, I've been very impressed by the female le..."
18. L.E.K. Consulting
3.1 stars
L.E.K. Consulting is a management consulting company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and social activities and environment (4.0 stars).
19. Navigant
3.0 stars
Navigant is a management consulting company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
20. FTI Consulting
2.9 stars
FTI Consulting is a management consulting company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for FTI Consulting:
"Overall i think giving special recognition to women for achieving the same things as men is insulting, however it seems to be they way some people feel we're "supposed" to encou..."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 1, 2020.